Ray Alan Petersburg

Ray was born to Donald and Eunice Petersburg in Forest City, Iowa on November 7, 1942.

Ray and Sharon Scott were married in Clear Lake, Iowa on April 28, 1963. Ray earned his degree in Architecture in 1966 from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. Ray and Sharon then moved to Mankato, MN where Ray started his career in Architecture. In 1970 Ray and Sharon relocated to Colorado where they raised their family.

Ray was a lifetime member of the Round Up Rider of the Rockies and rode thirty six big rides with the group. Ray and Sharon joined the Flying X Ranch in 1975 and enjoyed time with their family there until his passing. After working in the corporate world Ray was involved in many building related enterprises, including design/build, real estate and development.

Ray enjoyed horseback riding, hunting, fishing, traveling with family and friends and volunteering locally.

He is survived by his wife Sharon of 63 years; daughters Kim (Bryan) Wolniak, Michelle (John) Murray and Allison (Chris) Bryson; nine grandchildren; Zack (Janika) and Rachel Petersburg, Tyler and Justin Wolniak, Riley, Logan and Aidan Murray, Samantha and Izzi Bryson, siblings Julie, Dan and Doug and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his son Shawn, his parents, and his sister Kathy.

Ray was always the cowboy, he led with quiet perseverance, he taught his family about living, family and taking risks.

Donations can be made to:

Parkinson’s Support Group of Larimer County, when clicking on the donation box, this will take you to the Parkinson Association of the Rockies. In the comment box at check out please note the donation is for the Larimer County Chapter.

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Memorial donations may be sent to the 3R Heritage and Trails Foundation, 823 So. Perry St., #120, Castle Rock, CO 80104.